Himalayan Hikers

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Kedarkantha Trekis one of the most popular winter treks in India, located in Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand. The trek takes you through beautiful pine forests, snow-covered trails, and charming mountain villages. The main highlight is the Kedarkantha summit, which stands at around 12,500 feet and offers a stunning 360° view of the Himalayan peaks.

It’s a perfect trek for beginners as well as experienced trekkers, especially during winter when the whole trail is covered in snow. The best time to visit is from December to April for the full snow experience.

Day 1:

Pickup at Dehradun Railway Station (7:00 AM)

Drive to Sankri Base Camp via Mussoorie, Kamptifall, Damta, Purola, Mori

Distance: 190 km | Duration: 8-9 hours

Overnight stay at Sankri hotel (Swargarohini Hotel or The Grand Shiva Hotel)

Day 2:

Trek from Sankri to Juda Ka Talab Camp

Distance: 5 km | Trek time: 4-5 hours | Altitude: 8,858 ft

Overnight stay in camp (twin/three sharing)

Day 3:

Trek from Juda Ka Talab to Kedarkantha Base Camp

Distance: 3 km | Trek time: 2-3 hours | Altitude: 10,498 ft

Overnight stay in camp (twin/three sharing)

Day 4:

Early morning (3:30 AM) trek from Base Camp to Kedarkantha Peak summit (12,500 ft)

Return to Base Camp, lunch, then trek down to Hargaon Camp

Total trek distance: 11 km | Trek time: 7-8 hours | Altitude: 8,498 ft

Overnight stay in camp (twin/three sharing)

Day 5:

Trek from Hargaon Camp to Sankri Market

Distance: 4.5 km | Trek time: 2-3 hours | Altitude: 6,398 ft

Drive back to Dehradun

Distance: 190 km | Duration: 7-8 hours

Drop-off at Dehradun Railway Station by 9:00-10:00 PM